News
Coronary Care Unit and Surgery Ward improvements underway at Withybush Hospital
A SERIES of improvements to the hospital environment have commenced at Withybush Hospital, the Health Board has announced.
Building works to improve facilities on the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and on Ward 3 (surgery) at the Haverfordwest hospital are planned to take place during spring 2019. This will require CCU to temporarily move into the newly refurbished Ward 9. Admissions to Ward 3 will not be affected.
Hywel Dda University Health Board has announced that the work on CCU will take approximately 6-8 weeks to complete and the necessary improvements will provide a dedicated medicines management area, additional toilet facilities and storage, meeting required Health Inspectorate Wales standards.
On Ward 3, work will include the creation of a reception area and dedicated surgical counselling and stoma care rooms.
Following completion of the Coronary Care Unit works, the Ward 9 area will then serve as a decant facility for the Ward 10 development whilst that refurbishment is underway. The Ward 10 building works will commence in April 2019 with the new Ward 10 area scheduled to open in late 2019.
Janice Cole-Williams, General Manager at Withybush Hospital said: “To enable these necessary works to take place, the Coronary Care Unit will be temporarily relocated the newly refurbished Ward 9 area.
“I wish to reassure people that disruption will be kept to a minimum and local arrangements are being made to ensure patients and visitors are informed of how and when these temporary changes may affect them.”
“We’re delighted that work has started to improve facilities for patients and staff and the hospital will benefit greatly as a result of these enhancements.
“We apologise for any inconvenience people may experience during this time and thank you for your co-operation.”
At a recent meeting of the Ward 10 Stakeholder Group, mood boards were presented to the group featuring ideas for wall coverings and furnishings. The boards will be placed on the ward for staff to share their thoughts and ideas on aspects of the project such colour schemes and equipment.
The group were delighted to hear that one of the ward’s fundraisers, Elly’s Ward 10 Flag Appeal, has reached a monumental £186,000 for the people of Pembrokeshire. Mr and Mrs Neville and their daughter Elly were thanked by the group for their continued support and involvement in the scheme.
Crime
Drink-driver crashes car while over twice the legal limit
AN AMBLESTON motorist was disqualified after crashing his car into a hedge while over twice the drink-drive limit.
Andrew John, 59, collided with a signpost and hedge near Clarbeston Road on November 2.
Breath tests revealed 89 mcg of alcohol in his system; the legal limit is 35.
John pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without a valid licence.
He was handed a 12-month community order with 15 rehabilitation activity days and was banned from driving for 22 months.
John was also ordered to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 costs.
Crime
Homeless man avoids jail after supermarket assault
A HOMELESS man narrowly avoided jail after assaulting a security guard at Morrisons in Haverfordwest.
Michael Carruthers, 32, pleaded guilty to attempting to steal food and assaulting security guard Maxwell Opoku, causing him to fall and injure his shoulder.
In court, Carruthers’ solicitor highlighted his client’s homelessness and ongoing struggles.
Carruthers was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 28 weeks, with 20 rehabilitation activity days and £200 compensation to Mr Opoku.
He must also pay £185 court costs and a £154 surcharge.
Crime
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Zachariah Roberts, 23, of Marble Hall Road, Milford Haven, was prohibited from contacting Briony Smith.
However, police found evidence of contact via a GPS tracker and discovered Smith’s belongings at Roberts’ property on January 6.
Roberts pleaded guilty to breaching the order and was sentenced to six weeks in custody, serving half in jail and the rest under supervision.
He was also ordered to pay a £154 surcharge and £85 costs.
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